Winslow: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gloria Bernier (Roy) on November 12, 2024, at the age of 98. Gloria was born on December 7, 1925, in Waterville, Maine, to Peter and Amanda Roy (Oulette). Gloria met the love of her life and beloved husband, Wilfred Bernier after high school and they were married for 53 years. Gloria was known for her positive attitude, "a you can do it" mentality, and a strong love of family which she gave unconditionally. Along with her husband, she was a devout member of St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Winslow, ME. and later at St. Francis of Assisi in Englewood, FL. Gloria was educated in the Waterville school system. She began work at the Diamond Match Company in Oakland and later the Wyandotte Woolen Mill in Waterville. She retired from CF Hathaway on December 19, 1987. On April 7, 1951, she was wed to Wilfred Bernier at St Francis De Sales Church. They resided in Waterville from 1951 to 1955 when they moved to Winslow where they enjoyed the rest of their married life together surrounded by family and friends. Throughout her life, Gloria worked tirelessly taking care of her family and her home. Her true passions were spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, cooking, and any kind of project her family needed assistance on. Gloria was predeceased by her husband Wilfred in 2005 and her siblings Harold, Ronaldo, Stella, Edmund and Theresa. Gloria is survived by her 3 children Denise and husband Roger Duchesne, Bruce and wife Lynn Gilpatrick, Kevin and partner Mary Bailey, 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Gloria's name, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn., 38105 or at https://www.stjude.org or to Hospice Care of Amedisys 52 Atlantic Place, South Portland, Me 04106. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John Church at 26 Monument Street Winslow, ME on Wednesday, November 20th at 10:00AM. Gloria's final resting place will be at St Francis Catholic Cemetery at 78 Grove Street in Waterville, ME. The family would like to extend special thanks to Beacon Hospice Care and Aging Excellence for the love and caring support of Gloria in her final days. Services are in the care of Veilleux Redington and Lawry Brothers Funeral Home where an online guest book can be signed at vrlfuneralhome.com.